So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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Instructor Application Submitted
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Vol Texan »
Mon May 08, 2017 1:28 am
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I have not checked since Friday, but when I checked again this evening, I found this:
Application : Received
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID :...
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At least. I spoke personally to the Director of the DPS RSD at a conference I attended April 1st. There was only one more class scheduled for 2017...
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Last post by Wallace Dunn
Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:57 pm
How long to recieve fingerprints?
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jovisb »
Fri May 26, 2017 9:45 am
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Curious as to how long it takes for the site to show they recieved your prints? That's all mine is waiting on to be all in.
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:txflag:
Hey thanks. That was all I was needing to know. I'm sure it's been asked about 10,000 times already.
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Last post by jovisb
Fri May 26, 2017 6:49 pm
15+ months so far
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kevlar »
Thu May 18, 2017 10:28 pm
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Hello everyone,
There has been a bit of a delay in my application due to a Medical Advisory Board requirement. I was wondering if anyone has any...
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Welcome to the Forum. I have never seen anyone follow through with the Medical Board (I am sure there is I just don't know about them), but I am glad...
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Last post by carlson1
Sat May 20, 2017 5:46 pm
How long in Background Check Review?
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reverendxlt »
Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:16 pm
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Getting antsy, thought I would post a poll while I simmer in Background Check Review... I have a squeaky clean record, so just trying to get a feel...
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Chl class 07 may
App/Docs submitted 8 may
Fingerprints 9 may
Docs recd 11 may
Background pndg 15 may
Print pending 17 may
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Last post by Chillflyboy
Thu May 18, 2017 11:59 am
Waiting Time with a record - Real Time
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ccook79 »
Tue May 16, 2017 1:34 pm
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Took CHL Class 2-5-17
Fingerprints/Texas CHL Application - 2-8-17
Received email stating all documents received - 2-21-17
I have a DWI which was 15+...
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I have a misdemeanor DWI conviction also on my record. The above doesn't reflect the real waiting time with a record. I got a certified disposition...
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Last post by 007Glock
Wed May 17, 2017 9:30 am
60 days next week
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Mmccabe43 »
Mon May 15, 2017 7:05 pm
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Took my class March 18th, submitted all my documentation on the 22nd. Stuck on fingerprints under review and damn background check under review. How...
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You will probably see a change soon. Welcome to the forum. :tiphat:
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Last post by tomtexan
Mon May 15, 2017 8:05 pm
14 business day turn-around
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anthojoe »
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:00 pm
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Took my LTC class on 11 March. All documents submitted online 13 March. LTC received in the mail today.
Disclaimer: I am Active Duty military....
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My wife and I had about same turn around time. Submitted April 4th. LTC by the 18th.
We are not military.
I was pleasantly pleased.
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Last post by Bigwaves
Fri May 05, 2017 6:02 pm
Should I open carry
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Antbanks_84 »
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:29 pm
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I just received my ltc in my mail today I need advice on rather I should open carry or not
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Good grief. I didn't see this at first.
Acronym revived a thread from back in October of 2016.
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Last post by C-dub
Mon May 01, 2017 11:53 am
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Last post by MrMcCullster
Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:31 pm
60 Days just passed - now my status has changed.
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mylostclub »
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:44 pm
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Hey guys, needs some help or advice. I moved to Texas last September. I moved from Nebraska where I held a CCW permit, and had lived there all my...
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75 DAYS AND IT FINALLY ARRIVED!!
Well, after some help from you guys, an e-mail to Senator Van Taylors office - things got straightened out pretty...
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Last post by mylostclub
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:30 pm
Print Pending
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Inf11B »
Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:59 pm
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Does print pending status mean you will be getting your LTC for sure and if so how long does it usually take to get it??? Long time site watcher and...
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Probably a over asked question, but does print pending mean you were approved and gonna receive a ltc. I ask cause mine as been on print pending for...
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Last post by Reagan2005
Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:22 am
Done Deal Lucielle
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stever1950 »
Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:45 am
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I took class on 11th, sent in that night and this morning (28th) status is...... MAILED. :woohoo
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Thanks everyone. I have been waiting for my [Pre-paid legal service] card (don't wake up without it). Got that, so I'm ready... There is not much challenge...
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Last post by stever1950
Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:16 pm
Renewal, resubmit DD214?
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SlowJohnny »
Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:16 pm
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I submitted my info for renewal today and my checklist stated to provide proof of military service if not already on file. I submitted my DD214 when...
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Mine is mailed status as of 4/4
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Last post by Gunner4640
Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:37 pm
Status Says Mailed But No License For Over a Month
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TexasRedfish115 »
Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:13 pm
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Hi everyone, I am a new member to this site but I have read a few topics while waiting for my license. My question is that I took my class around...
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With driver's licenses I believe that you can print a temporary license in the mean time while you wait for the official license to arrive in the...
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Last post by allisji
Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:38 am
Wife in the process
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sbrawley »
Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:43 pm
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My wife has finally started the process of getting her LTC. She submitted her application today. Fingerprints are scheduled for Monday and her class...
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Welcome! Texas needs more women with LTC and carrying their self defense handguns every day!
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Last post by bblhd672
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:54 am
App Status
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Willis9965 »
Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:59 pm
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New to this forum and to CHL/LTC.
LTC Class: March 19 2017
Submitted application: March 19 2017
Submitted paperwork: March 20 2017
Fingerprinted:...
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It took about 2 weeks before status showed up with everything green except waiting for background check. One day later that was green and it sent to...
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Last post by stever1950
Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:29 pm
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Last post by Kuhn
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:37 pm
Wait time can be more than 60 days
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ScottyH »
Sun Mar 12, 2017 11:52 pm
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I completed my LTC class on Dec 11, 2016. Submitted all documentation and fingerprints on Dec 26, 2016. That site on DPS where you check your LTC...
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I wished they told me that when I did mine. After sending in the information that they did not request, I had mine about 10 days later. Best of luck!
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Last post by Easyasmc
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:26 am
New to this forum!
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by
Alaska2texas »
Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:46 pm
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:anamatedbanana
New to texas, about a year since i moved from alaska as it was where i was stationed for 4 years. Moved to texas and never leaving....
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Eighteen years ago, I got my first LTC in Arkansas, but didn't carry on my person, but I did have a zippered Daytimer with a pistol pocket and mag...
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Last post by SIGFan43
Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:16 am
New Application Status
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Jeff2069 »
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:15 pm
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Submitted online application 2/8/17
Submitted supporting documentation 2/9/17
Fingerprints done 2/10/17
I still have a TS Clearance from when I was...
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Update:
Status this morning is now...Print Pending!
Application started on 2/8/17, moved pretty quickly
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Last post by Jeff2069
Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:53 am
LTC status dissapeared
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Avisaff »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:19 am
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Apologies if this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it at a glance. I submitted my application 2/5 and got fingerprinted/sent supporting...
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Update: list finally populated and then shows print pending. Looks as if they waited until my background check was complete to show the list.
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Last post by Avisaff
Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:22 am
Arizona CHL Permit Process
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Easyasmc »
Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:31 am
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Just FYSA:
I emailed the Arizona DPS for a CHL packet and received one within 5 days.
The packet includes:
A one page form for your personal info...
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You also need a LTC to have a rifle in your car passing that close to a school on the way to/from the range or the deer lease, unless the rifle is...
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Last post by ninjabread
Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:01 pm
Address change while renewing?
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MolonLabe »
Fri Feb 17, 2017 4:41 pm
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Any suggestions on changing address while renewing. I just moved and changed my DL today. I need to also change my CHL which is due to expire in...
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Thank you! I finally got through to CHL office. I guess there is an option to update my info while renewing, which avoids the $25 additional change...
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Last post by MolonLabe
Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:14 pm
2016 Application Watch - post your 2016 timelines here
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Mavs00 »
Fri Feb 26, 2016 5:39 pm
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No disrespect for the last remaining 2015 holdovers waiting on your plastic, I'm sure they'll be coming down in the next week or so. :tiphat:
I've...
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OUCH.. but its done, congrats!
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Last post by K5CLC
Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:33 pm
Tx CHL Online Status of Background Check
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CrashTxVeeDub »
Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:43 pm
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So I have been waiting since 11/1 for my background check review to complete. Right at 90 days that it has been under review . I get why it took so...
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Saw that my status changed to mailed today. Woot woot!
Will be so nice to not have to do background checks when I buy guns. My last two purchases...
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Last post by CrashTxVeeDub
Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:47 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:44 pm
Started the process for my wife
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by
imkopaka »
Sun Sep 25, 2016 8:39 am
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Sept 16 - Application submitted
Sept 26 - Picking up gun from Cabela's
Oct 4 - Fingerprints taken
Jan 11 - Range time
Jan 14 - Test taken, passed
Jan...
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:thewave Tell her congrats!
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Last post by Flightmare
Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:35 pm
2017 - LTC Address Change Timeline
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by
kappatxl »
Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:33 pm
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Wanted to update the forum on 2017 address change timelines as I just moved from Dallas to the Austin Area. As background my original timeline is...
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I assume you mean January 13, 2017.
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Last post by jweg84
Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:22 pm
Which Browser did you submit application & wait time
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txwomyn »
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:54 pm
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I used Chrome to submit application Nov 12 2016
My OS is window 10
I still have no status and no plastic
I have no information what so every about my...
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Call and make sure you are not missing something. My son's CHL100 was missing and the website did not show anything. It was submitted online but they...
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Last post by rtschl
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:22 am
Great news!!!
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by
DaveWallerCB »
Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:16 pm
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:clapping: So today is the four day that my status on the dps website says print pending , and today when i check my mailbox there's a letter from...
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Thanks for the welcome goose! And I will definitely share my Wally Walk experience.
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Last post by DaveWallerCB
Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:38 am
Renewal times - Fall '16?
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by
pmcdn »
Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:17 pm
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Just submitted my renewal today (11/12/16).
What have the average wait times been lately?
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Submitted 11/28/16, received in the mail sometime between 12/28/16 and 12/31/16. Close to a month. They also changed my photo to my driver's license...
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Last post by aero10
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:37 pm
Status Change Question
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by
cupofjoe04 »
Sun May 05, 2013 11:24 pm
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Mailed the completed packet on 3/15.
FINALLY received the long awaited status change today! On a Sunday, too... Praise the Lord!!!
My list of item...
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Yes... Check your snail mail.
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Last post by Glock4ever
Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:22 pm
Spoke with DPS this morning
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by
K5CLC »
Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:27 pm
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The DPS handgun licensing website had an update which caused some browsers to report that there was no data on file (chrome browser specifically,...
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I remember it well... Just trying to be optimistic for our new friend! :cheers2:
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Thu Dec 22, 2016 2:38 pm
Right to bear Arms versus the right to vote
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by
Boywalton »
Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:26 pm
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Either make the right to bear arms as available as the right to vote, or restrict the right to vote at the very same level as the all the...
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You can carry your rifle or shotgun.
Not recommending.
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Last post by hovercat
Tue Dec 20, 2016 9:29 pm
Waiting....
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jweg84 »
Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:10 pm
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The status on the state site hasn't changed. It doesn't give me any kind of status at all. Does this mean the plastic has been sent?
Timeline:...
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Received my plastic in the mail today.
11/19 - Took LTC Class
11/21 - Submitted online application
11/22 - Fingerprinted
11/23 - Submitted...
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Last post by jweg84
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:10 pm
Almost ready!!!
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by
Whitenerj »
Thu Dec 08, 2016 9:14 pm
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I just checked and finally the DPS website showed some details!! Looks like I should be getting it pending background check!!! Yeah!!!!...
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I submitted everything but the kitchen sink.
- CHL-100 Form
- Barcode Sheet
- Receipt from IdentoGO
- Receipt showing I paid the application fee
My...
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Last post by jweg84
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:32 pm
Just Renewed - class not needed?
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by
LedJedi »
Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:03 am
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So, i've had a CHL for maybe about 10 years now at this point. My renewal is up at the end of Jan and I've been dragging my feet (hope I didn't wait...
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CHL-16 on DPS Site:
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Last post by oljames3
Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:06 pm
in the WAITING mode
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K5CLC »
Wed Dec 07, 2016 4:43 pm
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First post here to Texas CHL Forum.
Many thanks to all for the valuable information posted here.
Took my class & range qualification : 11/19...
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Give serious consideration to the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm for your concealed carry choice. However, it's a decision that only you can make....
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Last post by bblhd672
Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:36 pm
Where is the plastic?
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by
Kimchi »
Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:26 pm
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Hey everyone. The whole process for me to get my CHL was rather drawn out due to some medication I take regularly and I was flagged by the Department...
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congratulations. Keep visiting this forum and you will learn lots of valuable information regarding concealed/open carry and how to keep yourself...
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Last post by allisji
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:58 am
OK here we go
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by
EST1984 »
Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:59 am
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Just to give someone a heads up here is what i have experienced so far in regards to wait time.
9/10/16 Took course
9/19/16 Finger printed
11/6/16...
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Thank You :thewave
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Last post by EST1984
Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:52 am
Renewals
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KLB »
Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:52 am
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How long do they take to process renewals? I'm coming up in December.
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For personal reasons I waited until today to submit my renewal for an expiration in mid-January. Not worried, though, as I have a valid Arizona...
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Last post by mreed911
Sat Dec 03, 2016 4:51 pm
About to give up
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Halfsackzac »
Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:12 pm
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I had my CHL in Iowa from 2011-2013 when I moved to Houston, Decided to get my Texas LTC this year, I took the class and submitted all my info and...
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Thank you all! It is a relief!
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Last post by Halfsackzac
Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:46 am
waiting
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gulp2000a »
Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:40 pm
my time line started in Febuary 2016 and gets to end as of today November 22, sometimes we have no control over how our card is to be delivered, in...
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Last post by gulp2000a
Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:40 pm
A walkthrough the Medical Advisory Board process
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by
atxlibwguns »
Tue Nov 22, 2016 3:40 pm
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Howdy everyone. This is my first post here and specifically about the Medical Advisory Board review process. I searched this forum for advice on how...
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Thanks for the information and welcome to the Forum. This was one of the more informative and unusual first posts I have read.
Best wishes!
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Last post by ELB
Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:42 pm
One week print pending, anticipation is killing me.
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by
Joey »
Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:36 am
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October 8th - LTC Class
October 13th - Submitted all documents.
October 17th - Fingerprints
November 3rd - Background completed - Print pending...
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I have been in that status for couple of months. In my case, I'm green card holder, so there are extra steps to verify that document, but the system...
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Last post by z_g_yang
Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:45 pm
Status Check
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by
erathar »
Sat Sep 24, 2016 12:06 pm
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I am all green on DPS website with the exception of print pending. Does this mean everything is good to go, just waiting to be printed and mailed?...
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I have been in print pending since last Friday. Tomorrow will be 7 days. What is the average wait time to go from print pending to mailed? I talked...
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Last post by AnxiouslyWaiting
Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:52 pm
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Last post by 869
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:09 am
Federal LEOSA versus the NICS System
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by
TXPeaceOfficerDave »
Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:00 pm
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I submitted the below email to the ATF. Awaiting answer.
BATFE,
I have a question regarding the LEOSA and how it relates to the NICS system. Does...
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If my Texas LTC is only a NICS exemption when I buy from a FFLin Texas then a military LTC should only be an exemption for FFL located on military...
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Last post by sheary
Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:19 am
Applied in June
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by
z_g_yang »
Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:48 am
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5/30 - application on line
6/1 - Fingerprint
6/18 - CHL Class
6/20 - DPS confirmed received all documents.
6/28 - Pending Printing
10/22 -...
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It takes some time, but eventually got it.
Here is some suggestion for those wait a long time. I initially waited 6 weeks and no progress. So I...
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Last post by z_g_yang
Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:03 am
My Renewal Timeline
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karb0n »
Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:50 pm
Just an update for some folks.
I just got my renewal license in the mail yesterday. I waited 4 months and 4 days from the date I applied for renewal...
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Last post by karb0n
Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:50 pm
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